Hemp plant named ‘CW2A’

ABSTRACT

The present invention provides a new and distinct hemp cultivar designated as ‘CW2A’.

Latin name of genus and species: Cannabis sativa L.

Variety denomination: ‘CW2A’.

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION

Cannabis is a genus of flowering plants that includes at least threespecies, Cannabis sativa, Cannabis indica, and Cannabis ruderalis asdetermined by plant phenotypes and secondary metabolite profiles. Inpractice however, Cannabis nomenclature is often used incorrectly orinterchangeably.

Hemp, also known as industrial hemp, is a type of Cannabis plant grownspecifically for the industrial uses of its derived products. Hemp bydefinition has no more than three-tenths of one percent (i.e., 0.3%)concentration of tetrahydrocannabinol (THC). THC causes psychoactiveeffects when consumed and is typically associated with marijuana (i.e.,Cannabis with higher THC contents). Hemp extracts produced fromindustrial hemp, such as extracts produced from ‘CW2A’, have no suchpsychoactive effects due to their low THC content. Values of total CBDand total THC obtained from laboratory testing of dried mature femaleflowers may show variance that results from differing growingenvironments, sampling methodologies, and testing techniques.

The present invention relates to a new and distinct hemp (Cannabissativa L.) cultivar designated as ‘CW2A’. Whole-plant hemp extracts from‘CW2A’ contain an assortment of phytocannabinoids (e.g., CBD), terpenes,flavonoids and other minor but valuable hemp compounds that worksynergistically to heighten effects of products produced from ‘CW2A’.This synergistic effect is sometimes referred to as the “entourageeffect”. ‘CW2A’ extracts can be used to produce a variety of products,including liquid and capsule forms for oral administration, topicalproducts, cosmetic products, infused beverages, sport products andhemp-infused pet treats.

Despite Cannabis being consumed since at least the third millennium BC,complete scientific corroboration for uses of CBD are still in theirinfancy. Industry reports suggest CBD is used for a variety of healthand wellness purposes, including as a sleep aid, coping with dailystress, fighting anxiety, relieving pain, assisting with cognitivefunction and boosting immune health. Significant research is currentlybeing conducted at a variety of laboratories on the use of CBD as itrelates to epilepsy, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), cancer,autism, neuroprotection, anti-inflammatory effects, anti-tumor effectsand anti-psychotic effects.

‘CW2A’ is a selection resulting from controlled-crosses using hempgermplasm from different regions of the United States. The primary goalof the breeding program was to develop a new hemp variety with highcannabidiolic acid (CBDA) concentrations and low tetrahydrocannabinolicacid (THCA) concentrations in its mature female flowers. Of the femalestracing back to the original cross, the healthiest and most vigorousindividual that showed no monoecious tendencies without stressmanipulation was chosen to be ‘CW2A’.

The new cultivar of ‘CW2A’ was asexually reproduced via stem cuttingsfrom vegetative and/or flowering plants, and cloning by the inventor atthe inventor's greenhouses, nurseries, fields and/or facilities inColorado Springs, Colo. and Wray, Colo. Asexual clones from the originalsource have been tested in greenhouses, nurseries, and/or fields. Theproperties of each clone from this cultivar were found to betransmissible by such asexual reproduction. The cultivar is stable andreproduces true to type in successive generations of asexualreproduction (i.e., clones from ‘CW2A’ are uniform).

BRIEF SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION

This invention relates to a new and distinctive hemp cultivar designatedas ‘CW2A’.

As used herein, the term “cultivar” is used interchangeably with“variety”, “strain”, and/or “clone”.

The inventor reproduced progenies asexually by stem cutting fromvegetative and/or flowering plants, and cloning. The plant has been andcontinues to be asexually reproduced by stem cutting from vegetativeand/or flowering plants, and cloning at the inventor's greenhouses,nurseries, fields and/or facilities in Colorado Springs, Colo. and Wray,Colo.

DESCRIPTION OF THE DRAWINGS

The accompanying color photographs depict characteristics of the new‘CW2A’ plants as nearly true as possible to make color reproductions.The overall appearance of the ‘CW2A’ plants in the photographs is shownin colors that may differ slightly from the color values described inthe detailed botanical description.

FIG. 1 shows an overall view of the ‘CW2A’ indoor plant at the early tomid vegetative growth stage with lateral branches and further intermodalgrowth as shown from above.

FIG. 2 shows an overall view of the ‘CW2A’ indoor plant during the midto late vegetative growth stage as shown from the side.

FIG. 3 shows an overall view of the ‘CW2A’ indoor plant during the midto late vegetative growth stage as shown from the side.

FIG. 4 shows an overall view of the ‘CW2A’ indoor plant at the early tomid flowering stage as shown from the side.

FIG. 5 shows a close view of flowers of the ‘CW2A’ indoor plant at theearly to mid flowering stage.

FIG. 6 shows another close view of flowers of the ‘CW2A’ indoor plant atthe early to mid flowering stage.

FIG. 7 shows an overall view of the ‘CW2A’ outdoor plant at the midvegetative growth stage as grown in the field.

FIG. 8 shows a close view of flowers of the ‘CW2A’ outdoor plant at theearly to mid flowering stage as grown in the field.

FIG. 9 shows an overall view of upper part (including flowers) of the‘CW2A’ outdoor plant at the early to mid flowering stage as grown in thefield.

FIG. 10 shows an overall view of the ‘CW2A’ outdoor plant at the harvestmaturity as grown in the field.

FIG. 11 shows an overall view of upper part (including flowers) of the‘CW2A’ outdoor plant at the harvest maturity as grown in the field.

FIG. 12 shows a close view of flowers of the ‘CW2A’ outdoor plant at theharvest maturity as grown in the field.

FIG. 13 shows another close view of flowers of the ‘CW2A’ outdoor plantat the harvest maturity as grown in the field.

DETAILED BOTANICAL DESCRIPTION

‘CW2A’ has not been observed under all possible environmentalconditions, and the phenotype may vary significantly with variations inenvironment. The following observations, measurements, and comparisonsdescribe this plant as grown at Wray, Colo., when grown in thegreenhouse, nursery or field, unless otherwise noted.

Plants for the botanical measurements in the present application areannual plants. In the following description, the color determination isin accordance with The Royal Horticultural Society Colour Chart, SixthEdition (2015), except where general color terms of ordinary dictionarysignificance are used.

‘CW2A’ is a fertile hybrid derived from a controlled-cross betweenproprietary cultivar ‘1AC’ as the female parent (i.e., pollen accepter)and another hemp plant as the male parent (i.e., pollen donor)originating from a feral hemp (a.k.a. ditch weed) population in Coloradowith an unknown cannabinoid content (“Feral Male Parent”).

Breeding History of the Female Parent. The lineage of proprietary femaleparent ‘1AC’ comprises four generational crossings. The first crossingwas made between a parental female from a cutting of Cannabis sativa L.originating in Colorado of unknown parentage (“First Female F_(0”)) witha parental male plant (“First Male F₀”) which originated from a feralhemp population in Colorado with an unknown cannabinoid content. Of theresulting progeny, 40 seeds were germinated and developed into 24 female(“F₁ Females”) and 16 male (“F₁ Males”) plants.

For the second crossing, an egg donor from a female clone of Cannabissativa L. with unknown genealogy (“Second Female”) was crossed to ahealthy vigorous F₁ Male from the first cross. Of the resultingoffspring, twenty seeds were germinated of which 70% were female (“F₂Females”) and 30% were male (“F₂ Males”).

For the third crossing, a single F₂ Female was chosen and crossed with asibling of First Male F₀. Of the resulting progeny, fifty seeds weregerminated. Twenty-five seedlings were female (“F₃ Females”) and 25 weremale (“F₃ Males”).

The fourth generation was produced by crossing two F₃ Females thatdisplayed the most vigor and health. Both F₃ Females chosen for thecross were short and squat in stature, had medium to broad leafstructure with tight internodes of about ½ inch, and displayed a 70-75day flowering maturity after flowering initiated. The F₃ Female waschosen as the egg donor (“F₃-e”) for the fourth generation. The F₃female was also chosen as the pollen donor (“F₃-p”) for the fourthgeneration. The F₃-p female was induced to produce male flowers, thusgenerating pollen, using heat and erratic photoperiod stress techniques.F₃-e was pollinated by F₃-p and generated progeny (F₄) that were allfemale with slightly different characteristics. All F₄ plants exhibitedindica-dominant traits such as medium to broad leaf structure, shortsquat overall growth habit, and tight internodes with full flowermaturity taking roughly 65-70 days after flowering initiated. About 90%of all F₄ plants exhibited resistance to pests and diseases and showedgreat health and vigor throughout the entire lifecycle. Few plantsdisplayed white and/or yellow coloration similar to marbling on theleaves. Of these F₄ females, the healthiest and most vigorous individualwas chosen to be ‘1AC’.

Breeding History of the Male Parent. The Feral Male Parent of ‘CW2A’ wasthe most vigorous and healthy male with broad, palmately compound leavesand squat stature at maturity (“indica-dominant”) which germinated froma feral hemp population. Ten seeds of the resulting offspring weregerminated. Of the ten seeds, six were male and four were female. Ninetypercent of all individuals exhibited resistance to pests and diseasesand showed great health and vigor throughout the entire lifecycle.Nearly all of the males grew taller than the females and exhibitedmedium to broad leaf structure similar to indicia/sativa hybridcharacteristics. The Feral Male Parent is not a genetically modifiedorganism.

Crossing of Parental Lines. ‘1AC’ was crossed to the Feral Male Parentand all of the resulting females displayed long and slender leaflets,leaves, and overall growth pattern (“sativa-dominant”). Of the females,75% exhibited monecious characteristics without stress manipulation. Allfemales showed premature flowering without a change in light duration;although change in light duration to 12 hours of light and 12 hours ofdark within a 24-hour period induced all females into a distinctflowering cycle. Of these females, the healthiest and most vigorousindividual, that showed no monecious tendencies without stressmanipulation was chosen to be ‘CW2A’.

TABLE I General Characteristics New Variety Plant life forms Anherbaceous plant (herb) Plant growth An upright, dioecious annual plantwith habit hermaphroditic tendencies, and at maturity 1-4 meters inheight depending on growth conditions Having no hermaphroditic(monecious) tendencies without stress manipulation Plant origin Femaleprogeny of a cross between ‘1AC’ Female Parent and Feral Male ParentPlant Asexually propagated by cutting propagation and cloning such asvegetative stem cuttings as well as stem cuttings from flowering plantsPropagation ease Easy Propagation Adventitious root structures conditionreadily form from stem tissue when submerged in rooting media, includingsoil, rockwool, aeroponics, etc., when adequate amounts of oxygen andmoisture are supplied, and ambient temperatures are between 55-75degrees Fahrenheit with appropriate lighting conditions. Height 1-4 m atmaturity (Unit: meter Height and shape depends on and/or feet) plantingpattern such as planting date and density. With about 2 feet or lessclose spacing between plants, plants can be up to 10 feet tall atmaturity with thinner pseudospike flower characteristics. Generally,plant height is twice as much as plant width. Width 0.4-2 m (Unit:meter) Plant vigor High The most vigorous growth in late vegetativestage before flowering stage. Time to Harvest 100-135 days Resistance toResistant to common viruses and fungal diseases pests or diseasesSusceptible to molds and mildews if grown indoors without properventilation and constantly maintaining greater than 60% relativehumidity Susceptible to Phytophothora spp., Fusarium spp., and Pythiumspp. Genetically- No modified organism Parental variety (‘MC’)Characteristics (Female plant) Plant life forms An herbaceous plant(herb) Plant growth An upright, shrub-like dioecious habit annual plantwith a rigid branching herbaceous stalk, reaching 0.5-3 meters in heightand 0.5-3 meters in width in one growing season Plant origin ‘1 AC’Cannabis sativa L. Plant Asexually propagated by cutting and cloningpropagation such as vegetative stem cuttings as well as stem Propagationease Easy Propagation Adventitious root structures condition readilyform from stem tissue when submerged in rooting media, including soil,rockwool, aeroponics, etc., when adequate amounts of oxygen and moistureare supplied, and ambient temperatures are between 55-75 degreesFahrenheit with appropriate lighting conditions. Height 0.5-3 m atmaturity (Unit: meter Stalky and bushy with round footprint. and/orfeet) With adequate spacing, plant height is approximately equal towidth. Width 0.5-3 m (Unit: meter) Plant vigor High The most vigorousgrowth in late vegetative stage before flowering stage. Time to Harvest120-140 days Resistance to Resistant to most viruses and pests ordiseases fungal diseases common to grain and vegetable crops Slightlysusceptible to powdery mildew and Botrytis spp. if grown in greenhouses,or indoors, without proper ventilation and consistently maintaininggreater than 65% relative humidity. Slightly less susceptible toPhytophothora spp., Fusarium spp., and Pythium spp. except for ingreenhouse. Genetically- No modified organism

TABLE II Leaf/Foliage Characteristics New Variety Leaf arrangementOpposite in early vegetative growth stages especially on main axis ifgrown from seed A tendency toward alternate arrangements on axillarybranches once the flowering stage begins or when taken as a vegetativecutting typically observed Phyllotaxy depends on growth conditions andon whether individuals are derived from vegetative or seed propagationLeaf shape Palmately compound Leaf structure Serrated margins, lightlyacicular to lanceolate leaflets, tapering to an acuminate apex Leafmargins Jaggedly serrate with each tooth apex angled toward leaflet apexApical side of tooth is concave and basal side of tooth is convex Leafhairs Absent Leaf length with 12-24 cm petiole at maturity (Unit: cm orinches) Petiole length at 4.2-8.0 cm maturity (Unit: cm) Petiole colorVery slightly lighter (whiter) than (RHS No.) RHS 144A Anthocyanin RHS59A to 187A and 187B when present color and Anthocyanin colorationranges intensity in Petioles from total absence to minute but pronouncedmixture with normal green coloration on adaxial surface of petioleduring vegetative growth stage During flowering stage, anthocyaninpigmentation on petioles of so called fan leaves intensifies and coversboth adaxial and abaxial surfaces; Darker adaxial surfaces are still RHS59A to 187A; Abaxial surfaces are lighter and less densely colored witha range of coloration RHS 184A; to 180A; to 178A through 178B; to 176AStipule length at 0.4-0.9 cm maturity (Unit: cm) Stipule shape Up to 1.0cm, spinose with a wider base about 1.0 mm or more thick tapering tospinose tip Light green center with white green edges and a folded,v-shape in cross section Sometimes curvaceous growth Stipule color Greenportions of stipule vary (RHS No.) from RHS 143A to the light yellowwhite of the edges RHS 4D No. of leaflets 3-5 in immature plants, asmany as 9 at maturity Middle largest 7-15.9 cm (longest) leaflet length(Unit: cm) Middle largest 1.5-2.0 cm (longest) leaflet width (Unit: cm)Middle largest About 4:1-8:1 (longest) leaflet length/width ratio No.teeth of 19-29 middle leaflet Leaf (upper side- RHS 137A beforeflowering stage adaxial) color Very close to (a little darker/bluer)(RHS No.) RHS NN137A during flowering stage Yellow in late floweringstage Leaf (lower side- Between RHS 146D and RHS abaxial) color 147Cbefore flowing stage (RES No.) Between RHS NN137D and RHS 147B duringflowering stage Leaf glossiness Very slight sheen, but not glossyVein/midrib shape Midvein is straight down the middle of each leaflet.Secondary veins are percurrent, branched alternately from midvein, andgrow to tooth apex Vein/midrib RHS 143C color (RHS No.) Aroma An earthyaromatic herbal smell with a hint of citrus/pine scent and a generalsweetness Parental variety (1AC) Characteristics (Female plant) Leafarrangement Alternate with short internodes during early vegetativegrowth stages especially after cloning Sometimes opposite (seedlingvegetative stage) and whorled (flowering stage) leaf positioningdepending on growth conditions and vegetative or seed propagationPhyllotaxy depends on growth conditions and on whether individuals arederived from vegetative or seed propagation Leaf shape Palmatelycompound Leaf structure Serrated, lanceolate, pinnately veined leafletswith a medium to dark green upper surface and light green to white greenlower surface. Broader leaflets than CW2A Leaf margins Plane with toothapices angled toward leaflet apex Jaggedly serrated when leaves areimmature, developing into not so jaggedly serrated when leaves/leafletsare mature Both apical and basal side of tooth are generally convex Leafhairs Absent Leaf length with Typically 3″-7″ inches. petiole atmaturity Up to 10″ inches in the field with optimal growing conditions(Unit: cm or inches) and at peak vegetative growth Petiole length at 5.1cm-10.2 cm dependingon maturity (Unit: cm) leaf type (on axillary branchnode vs main axis, subtending inflorescence, immature/mature, etc.)Petiole color Between RHS145A and 145B (RHS No.) Anthocyanin N/A colorand intensity in Petioles Stipule length at <1 cm maturity (Unit: cm)Stipule shape Linear with slight curvaceous growth. Sometimes slightlywider than those in CW2A and occasionally flower primordia containing athin white filament hair similar to a mature stigma are found Stipulecolor N/A (RHS No.) No. of leaflets 3-7 in immature plants, 5-9 atmaturity Middle largest 6-15 cm (longest) leaflet length (Unit: cm)Middle largest 2.5-4.0 cm (longest) leaflet width (Unit: cm) Middlelargest About 4:1 (longest) leaflet length/width ratio No. teeth of26-37 middle leaflet Leaf (upper side- RHS NN137B adaxial) color Leaf(lower side- RHS 147B abaxial) color (RES No.) Leaf glossiness Slightlyglossy, especially at maturity Vein/midrib shape Midvein is straightdown the middle of each leaflet. Secondary veins are percurrent,branched alternately from midvein, grow to tooth apex with some formingloops to other secondary veins, and more apparent tertiary venation,especially in mature leaflets Vein/midrib RHS 145C color (RHS No.) AromaA pleasantly earthy aromatic, strong, peculiar smell with a hint of pinescent

TABLE III Stem Characteristics New Variety Stem shape Round at maturityVery slightly squared in immature axillary branches and at immaturegrowth stages Finely pubescent and longitudinally furrowed inconjunction with the slightly square shape In later vegetative stages,still generally rounded in appearance with slight furrowing on morerecent stem growth Older growth now fuller with lower parts of main stemand oldest branches now with slightly woody appearance and outer textureStem diameter at 1.5-4 cm often multiple base (Unit: cm) stems withthinner diameters, depends on nature of initial cutting material Stemcolor (RHS No.) Green portions between RHS 144A and 146A at vegetativematurity and during flowering, woody colored tan lower portions of stemare close to 156A-156D Stem pith type This is highly dependent on theage and/or maturity of the stem Most mature main stem pith is thick towoody Parental variety (1AC) Characteristics (Female plant) Stem shape Asmooth or slightly longitudinally furrowed texture that can varythroughout the plant. Rigid, straight or flexuous Canescent, scabrous,or rough textured in late growth stage Stem diameter at 3.0-12 cm inoutdoor plants base (Unit: cm) Stem color (RHS No.) Immature RHS 146DMature RHS 143C Stem pith type Moderate to thick

TABLE IV Inflorescence (Female/Pistillate Flowers) Characteristics NewVariety Flowering (blooming) habit CW2A produces pistillate flowers inaxils at nodal points along main axis and lateral branches for most ofthe vegetative growth period As flowering begins to develop, these startto become more prolific clusters of individual flowers that appear onincreasing branching growth from axillary buds emerging fromincreasingly short internodes on both the main and lateral axesObservations indicated a noted shift to this pattern between 57-73 daysafter vegetative clones were transplanted outdoors The pointedappearance of the terminal inflorescence buds probably contribute to theoverall less dense popcorn appearance of floral clusters along thelateral and main axes Some are quite full and denser more similar to 1AC, but many are the looser popcorn appearance Proportion of femaleplants 100% with some exhibiting monoecious tendencies Inflorescenceposition Above Apical portions of main and lateral axes Flowerarrangement Overlapping, Congested, touching, and sometimes stackedNumber of Hundreds to thousands flowers per plant flowers per plantMultitudinous, congested, with high concentrations on bushier wideinflorescence Flower shape Bilateral symmetry with an overall compressedovaloid appearance Flower (individual 6-11 mm pistillate) length (Unit:mm) Flower 3.0-12.5 cm (compound cyme) diameter (Unit: cm) Corolla Nodefined corolla Apetalous pistillate flowers Corolla Color (RHS No.) N/ABract shape Miniature leaf, trichomated, tips of leaflets emergent fromdense floral clusters Leaflets number 3 or 5 with many bracts having 5leaflets The base pair is nearly vestigial Bracts range in length from2-7 mm or more depending on maturity of flowering spike Bract color (RHSNo.) Adaxial - darkest at tips between RHS 139A to lighter at base ofleaflets RHS 147A Abaxial - between RHS 137B and 147B Bracteole shapeBracteole is a short, scale-like, (general description) Membranous pieceof tissue, subtending (and nearly adhering to) the underside ofpistillate flowers. It is very similar to the stipules of the plant, butwider, shorter, and buried within the densely clustered pistillateinflorescences and so, not immediately observable without dissectionBracteole color Like stipule, vibrant green streak (RHS No.) in middleis very close to RHS 141C to thin white papery margins close to RHS 4D,8D, 11D Calyx shape Fused green calyx [bract] (general description)(perigonium), membranous, broadly ovate, beaked at the tip, persistent,enclosing the fresh and dry fruit, highly trichomated and take on afrosted appearance Calyx color (RHS No.) Graduation of color from tip tobase: RHS NN137B through 143A-143C, 144B, N144C, 145A- 145D, 157A-157DStigma shape Short apical style with two long filiform stigmaticbranches At flower maturity, the pistils senesce to a reddish-brownStigma length (Unit: mm) 4-11 mm Generally longer and thinner than ‘1AC’Pollination, and environmental factors effect state of stigma Stigmacolor (RHS No.) Freshly emergent, tips and papillae RHS 1C-1D to 2D and4C Some have a slight vegetative greenish hue, RHS 144C to 145A Whensenesced, from a darker RHS 165A to a lighter 164A to 165B Trichomeshape Capitate stalked glandular multiseriate/uniseriate trichomes,especially on flowering inflorescences and perigonial bracts CapitateSessile glandular trichomes on stems, leaves, and bracts Cystolithicnon-glandular Cystolithic non-glandular trichomes on leaves Trichomecolor (RHS No.) RHS 4D and 155A and NN155A- NN155D, creamy color ofvarying saturation Terminal bud shape Terminal buds are naked,vegetative, and mixed depending on life stage (vegetative/flowering)Terminal bud color Many emergent pistillate flowers, (RHS No.) RHSNN137B through 143A- 143C, 144B, N144C, 145A-145D, 157A-157D, Emergentbract leaflets RHS 147A Freshly emergent stigmas, tips and papillae RHS1C-1D to 2D and 4C Some have a slight vegetative greenish hue, RHS 144Cto 145A Pedicel Absent (sessile) Staminate shape Minute or reduced toabsent (sessile) in pistillate flowers Present in staminate flowersSepal color (RHS No.) RHS 10D at end near papery edges with vegetativestreaks down center of each sepal, N144B to N144C, depending on maturityPollen description N/A Seed description Light to Dark brown, mostly darkbrown with speckling Seeds (achenes) are encased in trichomatedleaf-like fused bract (perigonium), solitary, ovoid, and slightlycompressed Pericarp is dry and brittle, finely reticulate; endosperm isfleshy; embryois curved; cotyledon is fleshy Seeds (achenes) aresolitary, ovoid, 4-7 mm in length Typically, seeds weigh 0.01 g-0.02 geach Variation in seed size and color are observed due to environmentalconditions Marbling of seed Medium Petal description Apetalous (petalsabsent in flowers, but sepals present on staminate flowers) Parentalvariety (1AC) Characteristics (Female plant) Flowering Early flowerprimordia appear at (blooming) habit the base of petioles, with a pairof white stigmas emerging from each perigonal bract. Pistillate compoundinflorescences are congested pseudospikes with leaf-like bracts, leafyand compact, with the largest inflorescences present on dominant apicalstems Female flowers are small but numerous and take on the colorationpresent in the vegetation of the specimen (typically green); enclosedand surrounded by a fused calyx (perigonal bract), entire, beaked at thetip; unilocular ovary superior, sessile, with two long filiformstigmatic branches which are white upon emergence and laterdeteriorating to reddish-brown Flowers may form on the entire length ofthe stem; however, inflorescences are most conspicuous at the top of theplant. Flowers and inflorescences are covered with glandular trichomesProportion of female plants 100% Inflorescence position Above Apicalportions of main and lateral axes Flower arrangement Overlapping,Congested, touching, and sometimes stacked Number of Hundreds tothousands flowers per plant flowers per plant Multitudinous, congested,with high concentrations on bushier wide inflorescence Flower shapeBilateral symmetry with an overall compressed ovaloid appearance Flower(individual 8-14 mm pistillate) length (Unit: mm) Flower 7 cm-15 cm(compound cyme) diameter (Unit: cm) Corolla No defined corolla Apetalouspistillate flowers Corolla Color (RHS No.) N/A Bract shape Miniatureleaf, trichomated, tips of leaflets emergent from dense floral clustersLeaflets number 3, 5, or 7 with many bracts having 5 leaflets Bractcolor (RHS No.) Adaxial - darker tips are RHS NN137A to a brighter(yellower) green N144C-D at the base of leaflets and in the venationAbaxial - RHS 147B-147C leaf and 148B-148C venation Some plants featurebracts with Increasing purplish coloration that is blended with the darkgreen color for an overall appearance very similar to RHS N92A Bracteoleshape Bracteole is a short, scale-like, (general description) Membranouspiece of tissue, subtending (and nearly adhering to) the underside ofpistillate flowers It is very similar to the stipules of the plant, butwider, shorter, and buried within the densely clustered pistillateinflorescences and so, not immediately observable without dissectionBracteole color Vibrant Green center of bracteole (RHS No.) is RHS143A-143B, the papery white edge is similar to NN155B-NN155C Calyx shapeFused green calyx [bract] (general description) (perigonium),membranous, broadly ovate, beaked at the tip, persistent, enclosing thefresh and dry fruit, highly trichomated and take on a frosted appearanceCalyx color (RHS No.) Some RHS 137A-137D, some 141A-141C, to 143C or144A-144D or 145A, to 150D or 155A-155B at lighter base Stigma shapeShort apical style with two long filiform stigmatic branches At flowermaturity, the pistils senesce to a reddish-brown Stigma length (Unit:mm) 6-9 mm Pollination, and environmental factors effect state of stigmaStigma color (RHS No.) RHS 150A-150C or 151C-151D when freshly emergentto 8B when around maturity or past maturity, to 164A or 166A-166D or174A- 174B or 175D when senescent Trichome shape Capitate stalkedglandular multiseriate/unisefiate trichomes, especially on floweringinflorescences and perigonial bracts Capitate Sessile glandulartrichomes on stems, leaves, and bracts Cystolithic non-glandulartrichomes on leaves Trichome color (RHS No.) Variable Clear, white;:translucent at first, as it matures, cloudy to amber as phytochemicalsenter the trichome glandular head Terminal bud shape Terminal buds arenaked, vegetative, and mixed depending on life stage(vegetative/flowering) Terminal bud color Multicolored (RHS No.) PedicelAbsent (sessile) Staminate shape Absent Sepal color (RHS No.) N/A Pollendescription N/A Seed description Seed coat with solid pale grey orgrey/brown/white to light - dark brown coloration when mature Seeds(achenes) are solitary, ovoid, 3-6 mm in length Seed weight is typicallyvaried with masses within the range of 0.006 g-0.016 g Marbling of seedN/A Petal description Apetalous (petals absent in flowers)

TABLE V Other Characteristics Characteristics New Variety Time periodand Female flower initiation occurs in condition of plants when thedaylight flowering/ photoperiod has 14 hours of blooming daylight hourswithin a 24-hour period, with 10 hours of continuous darkness during thenocturnal duration Timing of flowering is largely dependent (if notentirely) on photoperiod Proportion of Lower (~10%) in vegetative cloneshermaphrodite More moderate in populations plants from seeds harvestedfrom fields (segregating population and not necessarily selfed)Hardiness of Resistant to frost (without freezing plant rain) in earlyand late growth stages Resistant to cold in late vegetative and maturestages Hardy to tolerate of moist and damp conditions without showingstress Not tolerant to soil oversaturated with water for long periodsHardy to tolerate of moist and damp conditions without Breaking actionBranches are highly flexible. Typically, plants lean over more than 1ACcheck variety Plants are resistant to complete lodging Central stem isstrong. Stem breakage usually does not occur Seed shattering About30-50% of seeds shatter readily if plants are grown in field Rootingrate 95-99% after Adventitious roots typically form cutting/cloning day5-day 14 Roots fill a two-inch pot completely in Day 21-35 Total THC andTotal CBD content: 4.50-6.24% CBD content at Total THC content:Total CBDharvest maturity 0.13-0.27% Total CBD:Total THC (ratio) = 23:1 Parentalvariety (1AC) Characteristics (Female plant) Time period andSpecifically, a photoperiod of no condition of less than 11 hours ofcontinuous flowering/ darkness within a 24-hour period. blooming Oftenflowers three to four weeks after ‘CW2A’ Proportion of N/A hermaphroditeplants Hardiness of plant Resistant to frost (with nightly temperaturesas low as 27 degrees Fahrenheit as long as the temperature rises duringthe day to melt and dry previous frost found on leaves) Resistant tocold in late vegetative growth stages Cold resistance increases duringthe late flowering stage When subjected to cold temperatures (such asless than 45 degrees Fahrenheit) for longer than 6 hours a day, plantsshow signs of cold shock and growth rates are reduced showing signs ofstress if adequate drainage allows damp conditions to be a temporaryoccurrence More drought tolerant in clay loam and heavier soils, whileless drought tolerant in sandy loam and lighter soils Over watering isnoticeable during the early stages of vegetative growth when plant rootstructures are more sensitive, or if no adequate drainage existsBreaking action Branches are less flexible Typically, plants do not leanand are very sturdy Plants can tolerate high winds easily withoutlodging Stem branches can break or split in hail storms, however this israre Seed shattering Seeds do not shatter readily, but are mostlypersistent Rooting rate after 92-98% Adventitious roots typicallycutting/cloning form day 10-day 21 Roots fill a two-inch pot completelyin Day 28-45 Total THC and content: 5-8% CBD content at Total THCcontent: 0.2-0.3% harvest maturity Total CBD:Total THC (ratio) = 26:1

As used herein, the term “maturity”, “harvest maturity,” or “floralmaturity” refers to the developmental stage at which the ‘CW2A’ plant isharvested. Persons having skill in the art will recognize maturity basedon the plant's morphologies. It is also good practice to conductperiodic cannabinoid content (i.e., potency) tests throughout thedevelopment of the plant to ensure that harvest occurs at maturity. The‘CW2A’ plant is considered to be at harvest maturity when fan leavesbegin to yellow, and when inflorescences begin to take on a ‘frosted’appearance, as trichomes develop on calyxes and lower portions ofbracts. If bracts and inflorescent parts turn overly yellow and/or ifthe ‘frosted’ appearance is visible from afar, this could indicate theplant is beyond maturity. The color of trichomes can also be used todetermine maturity. Trichomes from the ‘CW2A’ plant first look small andclear, but gradually enlarge, and progressively become ‘milkier’ andopaque with continued maturation, finally displaying a desiccatedappearance and amber color. In the present disclosure, harvest maturityis defined as the time period between the enlarged clear trichomedevelopmental stage and the opaque/milky trichome developmental stage.Amber trichomes in the ‘CW2A’ plant are an indication of overly maturetrichomes. In some embodiments, the harvest maturity of the ‘CW2A’variety is typically around 15 and ½ weeks after planting vegetativecuttings in the field. Growing conditions throughout the plant's lifecycle, nutrient variations, and environmental factors can all influencethe amount of time for ‘CW2A’ plants to reach harvest maturity. Thepresent disclosure uses the terms “maturity,” “harvest maturity,” and“floral maturity” interchangeably. FIGS. 10-13 provide photographs ofthe ‘CW2A’ plant at harvest maturity.

In some instances, the botanical descriptions disclosed herein reflectthe range of phenotypical variation observed under indoor and outdoorgrowth conditions. Total Potential THC/CBD contents presented in thisdocument reflect the total potential (i.e., decarboxylated) THC and CBDcontent after decarboxylation of the THCA and CBDA contents of thesample. The formula used for this calculation is reproduced below forthe Office's convenience. Total THC=THC+(THCA*(0.877)). TotalCBD=CBD+(CBDA*(0.877)).

When ‘CW2A’ is compared to the feral male parent (a.k.a. ditch weed),‘CW2A’ is taller in plant height, but narrower in plant width than theferal male parent. The indica-dominant feral male parent having a squatstatute are shorter than ‘CW2A’ and branch wider with wider leaves than‘CW2A’.

When ‘CW2A’ is compared to the proprietary female parent (‘1AC’), ‘CW2A’is taller in plant height, but narrower in plant width than ‘1AC’.Generally, ‘CW2A’ is twice as tall as it is wide, while ‘1AC’ has asimilar ratio of plant height to width. ‘CW2A’ with 19-29 teeth ofmiddle leaflet has narrower leaflets than ‘1AC’ with 26-37 teeth ofmiddle leaflet. Regarding petiole length at maturity, ‘CW2A’ is ingeneral shorter than ‘1AC’. Regarding stem diameter at base, ‘CW2A’ isin general shorter than ‘1AC’. When comparing individual flower lengthand compound cyme diameter, ‘CW2A’ is smaller in size than ‘1AC’. On theother hand, ‘CW2A’ has generally a longer and thinner stigma than ‘1AC’.While ‘1AC’ does not show hermaphroditic tendency, hermaphroditic plantsare observed from ‘CW2A’ depending on growth conditions. Since ‘CW2A’branches are highly flexible, ‘CW2A’ plants lean over more than ‘1AC’that has less flexible branches. With regard to time to harvest seeds,‘CW2A’ shows a shorter harvest time than ‘1AC’. After stem cutting fromvegetative and/or flowering plants, adventitious roots of ‘CW2A’ emergeand grow faster than ‘1AC’.

When ‘CW2A’ is compared to the known Cannabis plant named ‘ECUADORIANSATIVA’ (U.S. Plant Pat. No. 27,475), there are several distinctivecharacteristics. For example, ‘CW2A’ plant is generally taller than the‘ECUADORIAN SATIVA’ plant. While the aroma of ‘ECUADORIAN SATIVA’ isstrongly mephitic with hints of limonene, ‘CW2A’ has an earthy aromaticherbal smell with a hint of citrus and/or pine scent and a generalsweetness. ‘CW2A’ stem diameter at base is greater than ‘ECUADORIANSATIVA’. Also, individual pistillate flowers and stigma of ‘CW2A’ arelonger than those of ‘ECUADORIAN SATIVA’. Furthermore, there is asignificant difference in total THC content between ‘CW2A’ and‘ECUADORIAN SATIVA’. The total THC content of ‘CW2A’ is between0.13-0.27%, rendering the claimed plant a hemp plant under U.S. law.‘ECUADORIAN SATIVA’ on the other hand, accumulates 12.45% total THC,resulting in a different classification of the plant.

The following is a detailed description of the new cultivar of ‘CW2A’.The following description is for plants that are vegetative andreproductive stages from seedling to 12 weeks old as of the time of themeasurements.

-   General description:    -   -   Plant life form and habit.—An herbaceous, upright, dioecious            annual plant with hermaphroditic tendencies depending on            growth conditions.-   Classification:    -   -   Denomination.—‘CW2A’.        -   Species.—Cannabis sativa L.-   Origin, form, and growth characteristics:    -   -   Origin.—Progeny plant derived from a controlled-cross            between proprietary cultivar ‘1AC’ as the female parent            (i.e., pollen accepter) and Feral Male Parent (i.e., pollen            donor), as described in detail above.        -   Propagation.—The strain is asexually propagated by            vegetative stem cuttings as well as stem cuttings from            flowering plants.        -   Propagation ease.—Easy.        -   Propagation condition.—Adventitious root structures readily            form from stem tissue when submerged in rooting media,            including soil, rockwool, aeroponics, etc., when adequate            amounts of oxygen and moisture are supplied, and ambient            temperatures are between 55-75° F. with appropriate lighting            conditions.-   Plant:    -   -   Height.—1-4 m at maturity.        -   Width.—0.4-2 m.        -   Vigor.—High (very vigorous).        -   Time to harvest.—100-135 days.        -   Pest susceptibility.—Resistant to common viruses and fungal            disease.        -   Genetically modified organism.—No.-   Leaf/foliage:    -   -   Arrangement.—Opposite in early vegetative growth stages            especially on main axis if grown from seed; A tendency            toward alternate arrangements on axillary branches once the            flowering stage begins or when taken as a vegetative cutting            typically observed.        -   Shape.—Palmately compound.        -   Structure.—Serrated margins, lightly acicular to lanceolate            leaflets, tapering to an acuminate apex.        -   Margin.—Jaggedly serrate with each tooth apex angled toward            leaflet apex; apical side of tooth is concave and basal side            of tooth is convex.        -   Hair.—Absent.        -   Leaf (with petiole) length at maturity.—12-24 cm.        -   Number of leaflets.—3-5 in immature plants, as many as 9 at            maturity.        -   Middle largest leaflet length.—7-15.9 cm.        -   Middle largest leaflet width.—1.5-2.0 cm.        -   Middle largest leaflet length/width ration.—About 4:1-8:1.        -   Number of teeth of middle leaflet (average).—19-29.        -   Color.—Upper side (Adaxial) — 137A (vegetative growth stage            before flowering); very close to NN137A (during flowering            stage).        -   Color.—Lower side (Abaxial) — Between 146D and 147C            (vegetative growth stage before flowering); between NN137D            and 147B (during flowering stage).        -   Leaf glossiness.—Very slight sheen, but not glossy.        -   Veins/midrib shape.—Midvein is straight down the middle of            each leaflet; Secondary veins are percurrent, branched            alternately from midvein, and grow to tooth apex.        -   Vein/midrib color.—143C.-   Petiole:    -   -   Petiole length.—4.2-8.0 cm.        -   Petiole color.—Very slightly lighter than 144A.        -   Anthocyanin color in petioles.—59A to 187A and 187B when            present.        -   Anthocyanin intensity in petioles.—(i) Total absence to            minute but pronounced mixture with normal green coloration            on adaxial surface of petiole during vegetative growth            stage; (ii) anthocyanin pigmentation on petioles intensifies            and covers both adaxial and abaxial surfaces during            flowering stage; darker adaxial surfaces are still 59A to            187A; Abaxial surfaces are lighter and less densely colored            with a range of coloration 184A; to 180A; to 178A through            178B; to 176A.        -   Stipule shape.—Up to 1.0 cm, spinose with a wider base about            1.0 mm or more thick tapering to spinose tip; light green            center with white green edges and a folded, v-shape in cross            section; sometimes curvaceous growth.        -   Stipule length.—0.4-0.9 cm.        -   Stipule color.—Green portions of stipule vary from 143A to            the light yellow white of the edges 4D.-   Stem:    -   -   Shape.—Round at maturity; very slightly squared in immature            axillary branches and at immature growth stages; finely            pubescent and longitudinally furrowed in conjunction with            the slightly square shape; in later vegetative stages, still            generally rounded in appearance with slight furrowing on            more recent stem growth; older growth fuller with lower            parts of main stem and oldest branches with slightly woody            appearance and outer texture.        -   Diameter.—1.5-4 cm often multiple stems with thinner            diameters, depends on nature of initial cutting material.        -   Color.—Green portions between RHS 144A and 146A at            vegetative maturity and during flowering, woody colored tan            lower portions of stem are close to 156A-156D.        -   Pith type.—Thick to woody for a mature main stem pith; but            this is highly dependent on the age and/or maturity of the            stem.-   Inflorescence:    -   -   Blooming/flowering habit.—CW2A produces pistillate flowers            in axils at nodal points along main axis and lateral            branches for most of the vegetative growth period; as            flowering begins to develop, these start to become more            prolific clusters of individual flowers that appear on            increasing branching growth from axillary buds emerging from            increasingly short internodes on both the main and lateral            axes; observations indicated a noted shift to this pattern            between 57-73 days after vegetative clones were transplanted            outdoors; the pointed appearance of the terminal            inflorescence buds probably contribute to the overall less            dense popcorn appearance of floral clusters along the            lateral and main axes; some are quite full and denser more            similar to 1AC, but many are the looser popcorn appearance.        -   Inflorescence position relative to foliage.—Above.        -   Flower arrangement.—Overlapping, Congested, touching, and            sometimes stacked.        -   Number of flowers per plant.—Hundreds to thousands of            flowering sites.-   Flowers:    -   -   Shape.—Bilateral symmetry with an overall compressed ovaloid            appearance.        -   Flower (individual pistillate) length.—6-11 mm.        -   Flower (compound cyme) diameter.—3.0-12.5 cm.        -   Corolla shape.—No defined corolla.        -   Corolla color.—N/A.        -   Bract shape.—Miniature leaf, trichomated, tips of leaflets            emergent from dense floral clusters; leaflets number 3 or 5            with many bracts having 5 leaflets; the base pair is nearly            vestigial.        -   Bract size.—2-7 mm or more depending on maturity of            flowering spike.        -   Bract color.—Adaxial — darkest at tips between 139A to            lighter at base of leaflets 147A; Abaxial — between 137B and            147B.        -   Bracteole color.—Vibrant green streak in middle is very            close to 141C to thin white papery margins close to 4D, 8D,            and 11D.        -   Stigma shape.—Short apical style with two long filiform            stigmatic branches.        -   Stigma length.—4-11 mm.        -   Stigma color.—Freshly emergent, tips and papillae 1C-1D to            2D and 4C; some have a slight vegetative greenish hue, 144C            to 145A; When senesced, from a darker 165A to a lighter 164A            to 165B.        -   Trichome shape.—Capitate-stalked glandular            multiseriate/uniseriate trichomes, especially on flowering            inflorescences and perigonial bracts.        -   Trichome color.—4D, 155A and NN155A-155D.        -   Cola (terminal bud) shape.—Naked, vegetative, and mixed            depending on life stage (vegetative/flowering).        -   Cola (terminal bud) color.—Many emergent pistillate flowers,            NN137B through 143A-143C, 144B, N144C, 145A-145D, 157A-157D;            emergent bract leaflets 147A; freshly emergent stigmas, tips            and papillae 1C-1D to 2D and 4C; some have a slight            vegetative greenish hue, 144C to 145A.        -   Pedicel.—Absent.        -   Pedicel color.—N/A.        -   Staminate flower.—Minute or reduced to absent (sessile) in            pistillate flowers.        -   Sepal color.—10D at end near papery edges with vegetative            streaks down center of each sepal, N144B to N144C, depending            on maturity.        -   Pollen.—N/A.        -   Seed.—Textured, globular, and encased in trichomated            leaf-like fused bract (perigonium), solitary, ovoid, and            slightly compressed. Seeds weigh 0.01 g-0.02 g each.        -   Seed length.—Typically 4-7 mm in length.        -   Marbeling of seed.—Medium.        -   Petal.—Apetalous (petals absent in flowers, but sepals            present on staminate flowers).-   Other characteristics:    -   -   Aroma.—Earthy aromatic herbal smell with a hint of            citrus/pine scent and a general sweetness.        -   Proportion of hermaphrodite plants.—Lower (˜10%) in            vegetative clones; more moderate in populations from seeds            harvested from fields (segregating population and not            necessarily selfed).        -   Hardiness.—Hardy to tolerate moist and damp conditions            without showing stress.        -   Breaking action.—Branches are highly flexible. Central stem            is strong so that stem breakage usually does not occur.        -   Seed shattering.—About 30-50% of seeds shatter readily if            plants are grown in the field.        -   Rooting rate after cutting/cloning.—CW2A rooting rate is            95-99% on average; vigorous.        -   Total THC and CBD content at harvest maturity.—(i) Total THC            content: 0.13% to 0.27%; (ii) Total CBD content: 4.50% to            6.24%.

In addition, provided herein are further descriptions of the newcultivar of ‘CW2A’ CW2A has the following characteristics:

Growth Habit:

-   -   CW2A plant has long and slender leaflets/leaves and is 1-4        meters in height at maturity depending on growth conditions        (“sativa-dominant”). Monoecious characteristics without stress        manipulation are not common, but occasionally observed.        Dioecious plant has hermaphroditic tendencies.    -   CW2A also shows premature flowering without change in light        duration though it is still responsive to light/dark cycle        (12/12 hours) for inducing flowering. Elongated nodes bear        palmately compound leaf structures on elongated petioles. Nodes        tend to stack in early growth stages and elongate in later parts        of vegetative growth. In immature vegetative growth stages, the        plant often shows flower primordia or fully formed flower        structures as evidenced by pairs of white, hair-like stigmatic        tendrils at nodal branch points. Inflorescences are long and        spear like indeterminate inflorescences.        Flowering and Seed Formation:

Timing of flowering is largely dependent (if not entirely) onphotoperiod.

Week 1-Week 2

-   -   vigorous growth,    -   pistillate flowers are already present, the maturity rate and        pistillate flowers grow very rapidly and multiply,    -   pistillate flowers are in prime condition for pollination and        beginning seed formation in early flowering stages due to        monecious characteristics.        Week 2-Week 4    -   vigorous growth continues,    -   more pistillate flowers grow and begin forming first bud like        structure between two and three weeks,    -   pistillate flowers are in prime condition for seed formation up        to three and a half weeks.        Week 4-Week 6    -   vigorous growth slows down,    -   buds begin to swell,    -   plant has nearly doubled in size from last day of vegetative        stage,    -   bud characteristics begin to mature,    -   plant terpenes are at their peak potency at 6 weeks,    -   male staminate flowers begin to form and open (yellow banana        shaped sacs).        Week 6-Week 8    -   buds begin to swell to full potential,    -   seeds begin to form and mature at internodes and within flower        buds,    -   all characteristics are realized,    -   yellowing of the leaves occur naturally,    -   cannabidiol compounds are at their peak at week 8,    -   leaves begin to naturally yellow.        Week 8-Week 10    -   leaves dry,    -   leaves and seeds drop,    -   volatile terpene compounds extremely diminish,    -   cannabidiol compounds slowly diminish.        Growth Conditions:        Vegetative Stage    -   75-85 degrees F. is ideal, temps up to 90 degrees F. are not        harmful,    -   40-60% relative humidity.        Flowering Stage    -   75-85 degrees F. (nights getting cooler, as low as 40 degrees        F.),    -   40-50% relative humidity.

In another embodiment, temperature and humidity ranges may be decreasedor increased to account for all weather conditions.

Shape of Plant at Maturity:

-   -   long and spear like flowers,    -   bushy but elongated branches,    -   height and shape depends on planting pattern,    -   when planted with space (5 feet apart), plant bushes and is 5-6        feet tall,    -   when planted close (2 feet or less apart), plant is longer and        more string/spear flower characteristics and be up to 12 feet        tall.        Branching Habits:    -   dependent upon planting pattern. With sufficient space, the        plant forms branches 360 degrees with a concentration of        branches forming toward the sun or light source. The branches        are long, spear like, and have tendency to break in high winds        due to its length (flower and leaf surface area). Node length on        branches start very short in early vegetative stage and elongate        as the plant matures. Full flower internode length can be up to        3″ inches long.        Rooting Ability:    -   Roots grow easily under the proper environment starting from        propagation that comprises a temperature of about 70-75 degrees        Fahrenheit, 50% relative humidity, 35-55% moisture content in        the soil or media, and appropriate lighting.    -   Feeder roots grow 360 degrees, are typically found 3″ inches        below ground level, and stay in the top 18″ inches of soil.        Brace roots typically stay within the center of the plant and        can go as deep as 3 feet for maximum stability in windy        conditions.        Timing of Duration of Flowering Session:

The timing of the flowering duration is dependent on the degreeslatitude positioned on the globe. The dates are dependent on thenorthern or southern hemisphere. Northern Hemisphere is used below:

-   -   40-50 degrees latitude typically begins flowering stage July        5-July 15 to full maturity September 10-September 20; 30-40        degrees latitude typically begins flowering stage July 15- July        25 to full maturity September 20-September 30; 15-30 degrees        latitude a later and longer flowering duration is assumed; 0-15        degrees latitude flowering will occur any time of the year        because of consistent 12-13 hours of sunlight/day.

In another embodiment, temperature and time ranges may be decreased orincreased to account for location change.

Botanical Description of CW2A:

Bark:

-   -   tan colored with inner bast fibers running vertical between the        inner woody core and bark.        Buds:    -   1″-5″ inches thick,    -   long and resembling spears,    -   spiral pattern early but much more full bud like structures        later on,    -   medium on density scale.        Blossoms:    -   occur predominantly in males but are present in nearly all        females,    -   yellow oval sac shapes,    -   Male sacs open in early flowering stages of week 2 through week        4,    -   Females will open later from week 4 through week 6.        Leaves    -   are developed in early vegetative stage,    -   leaves are jagged, long and skinny,    -   large leaves, larger leaves if started from seed.        Fruit:    -   described in the buds,    -   full essence and character is not recognized until week 6 in        flower.        Fragrance:    -   earthy and light smoky with a hint of piney mint.        Disease Resistance:    -   resistant to common viruses and fungal diseases,    -   In the wrong soil conditions, fungal diseases can occur,    -   susceptible to molds and mildews if grown indoors without proper        ventilation and high relative humidity (constantly greater than        60% relative humidity).        Drought Resistance:    -   more tolerant in clay loams and higher organic content soils.    -   less tolerant in sandy loams with lower organic content soils.        Cold Resistance:    -   not resistant to cold though germination and emergence.    -   If the plant is exposed to less than 45 degrees Fahrenheit for        longer than 6 hours, shock and much lower germ rate will occur.    -   more resistant to cold in later vegetative and mature state. The        plant can withstand between 40 and 45 degrees Fahrenheit for        long durations but will show signs of stress and cold shock.    -   very resistant to cold only late in flowering stage with greater        root structures. The plant can withstand several days of frost        and temperatures as low as 29 degrees Fahrenheit for less than 5        hours. In this condition, the plant will show extreme shock but        will not die.        Damp Resistance:    -   Plant can take moist and damp conditions without showing stress        if in outside conditions and planted in the ground.    -   Plant does not like to be in oversaturated soil for long        periods. Stress will occur showing an intense shrinking and        curling of the leaves and nodes.        Productivity (Sunlight, Soil, Water):        Sunlight:    -   too much direct sunlight does not affect the plant in a harmful        way.    -   does need a minimum of 6 hours of direct sunlight for healthy        and fruitful flowering cycle.        Soil:    -   most productive in sandy loams where water can drain easily.        This is only most productive with proper irrigation.    -   pH of 6.8-7.4 is ideal for outdoor farming.    -   pH of 6.4-6.7 is ideal for indoor and pH of 5.5-5.8 for        hydroponic systems.        Water:    -   Levels of trace minerals are effective and calcium levels of        200-400 ppm. PH of at or close to 7 is ideal for outdoor        farming. PH 6.4-6.7 is best indoors and lower for hydroponics.        Precocity (Flowering, Fruiting, or Ripening Early):    -   Volatile compounds and plant terpenes are at their peak 2-3        weeks before plant maturity.    -   Cannabidiol compounds peak 2-3 weeks before seed maturity.        Vigor:    -   Plant shows vigorous growth in late vegetative stage and the        most in the first 2 weeks of flowering stage.        Coloration:    -   deep forest green at optimal health,    -   Plant shows different discoloration patterns at signs of        nutrient deficiency,    -   yellowing in late flowering stage is natural.        Market Use:    -   medical drugs    -   foods (e.g. salad oil, margarine, food supplements, etc.)    -   drinks (e.g. infused beverages, sport drinks, etc.)    -   technical products (e.g. oil pants, varnishes, fuel, print inks,        solvents, coatings etc.)    -   personal hygiene products (e.g. cosmetics, soap, shampoo, bath        gels, etc.)    -   hemp-infused pet treats    -   textile (e.g. apparel, diapers, fabrics, denim, socks, shoes,        fine textiles, twine, rope, carpets, geotextiles, etc.)    -   building materials (e.g. fiberboard, insulation material, cement        blocks, etc.)

The invention claimed is:
 1. A new and distinct cultivar of hemp plantnamed ‘CW2A’ substantially as shown and described herein.